The Architectural Review Committee, (ARC), was established to ensure the quality and harmony of each home within the community of Whitehall, thereby protecting the investment of all property owners. The ARC has the duty to work with homeowners to improve their properties and to maintain an equitable and consistent policy regarding compliance with the C&Rs. The ARC has compiled the Standards For Property Owners, which is an attempt to expand and explain some provisions of the C&Rs in simple, meaningful and comprehensive terms. This version of the manual is the result of the Whitehall and Whitehall South merger in May 2005. This document will also help to prevent policy changes from year to year as membership on the committee changes. This document does not replace the C&Rs, which are the final authority for most issues except in the case of approved variances granted by the ARC, acting within the scope of its authority. We encourage all property owners to read the C&Rs in their entirety.

The ARC maintains a number of standard submittal forms on this website, and they are listed here and at the bottom of this page (Fences, Sheds, Tree removal, Mail box and post color). If your ARC submittal is different than the standard forms provided, please submit a letter giving the details of your request. Submit forms or letters to the ARC chairman at 8708 Lockerly Court in the Riverbluff section of Whitehall. By the C&Rs, the ARC has up to 45 days to respond to any request. However, this committee meets once a month so response is usually given before the maximum time period. Please contact the ARC at (843) 767-3949 to submit ARC requests or for any questions. Any requests sent by email is not considered submitted unless a return email is sent acknowledging the receipt of the ARC request.

We understand that there are isolated deviations from the C&R that date back to Whitehall's bankruptcy period and a later period of inconsistency within Whitehall during the mid 90s, or within Whitehall South prior to merger. This committee will strive to correct those deviations where possible. But even if correcting them is not possible, they will not be permitted to set a precedent for condoning future violations, as per Section 8.1 of the Covenants and Restrictions; nor will they abrogate any policies and compliance measures contained herein.

Whitehall’s Good Neighbor Policy

To promote harmony in the community and respect for our neighbors, homeowners of all adjoining properties may be consulted concerning any proposed building project. Structures deemed objectionable to adjoining neighbors may require design modifications, alternate site locations, and/or additional landscaping. It shall be up to the ARC to pass final judgment on the appropriateness of any action should neighbors disagree, but as a general principal the neighbors may be consulted to provide a reasonable chance and means for comment.